Archie #416

Summer fun takes a tumble in this October 1993 issue, as Veronica — all smiles in her bikini — rides a wave atop an unfortunately positioned Archie, who looks equal parts stunned and waterlogged beneath her. The warm sunset palette and crashing surf give the cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood an irresistibly breezy beach energy that fits "Wave Slaves!" perfectly. It's a cheerful, good-natured snapshot of Riverdale's favorite duo at their most charmingly chaotic.